This is a bad system that clearly does not work. Because so many days have been in the 90s this summer, we were able to see the ASPCA in action. The ASPCA would like you to contact them with reports of violations. But they either do nothing or very little with this information. Yet, they are part of the official system. If you provide them with any information, please also contact us at coalition@banhdc.org Please provide the location, time of day and license plate number which is on the bottom back of the carriage. If the horse is involved, the 4-digit ID number is on the left front hoof.

For now, we are addressing this issue in other ways. We do not believe the ASPCA has done or can adequately do this job. They have also advised their people to ignore me, which is petty and shows their lack of professionalism

Remember -- I reported to the ASPCA that Bobby (the rescued carriage horse) was being double shifted as far back as January and nothing was done. After he was rescued, it was found that Bobby had lots of worms, terribly scarred face, very sharp teeth and was lame in his front right leg. Why didn't the ASPCA notice this neglect? They are outraged at me because I have called them publicly on this. A classic case of David and Goliath.

Nevertheless, she needs to know that there are people out there who want to see this industry end. It is inhumane for the horses, but also a safety issue for people. In addition, if the classic cars became a reality, the drivers would have better paying and more secure jobs. How can she be opposed to that?

Quinn is not animal friendly and is a big friend to the industry. But she needs to hear from the opposition. She can be contacted through her web site. Please be polite. Click here to contact her. You may also contact your Council Members by clicking here.

You can address such issues as the industry being a blot on NYC's image; how Central Park South smells very badly; how it is inherently inhumane; how it is dangerous and an accident waiting to happen. Because of their size and physiology, horses are unwitting weapons. They can spook easily and cause a lot of damage. Recently, an accident in Iowa involving carriage horses resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to 25 others. If you do not live in NYC, say that you will not visit the city - or how you have avoided the area if you have visited. Also say that the new legislation did not do anything to help the horses - that it was mainly about giving the drivers a raise. Horses are still deprived of water in Central Park in the winter months and their stalls are less than half of what experts suggest.

The group also makes mention of an incident on July 16 in which ASPCA officials had sent carriage horses to stables because of hot weather around noon. However, horses were seen later that day working in Central Park around 5:30 p.m. A "Friends of Animals" member alerted ASPCA officials who arrived at the scene and again sent the horses to the stables. The ASPCA released the following statement regarding the July 16 incident: On July 16, 2010 the ASPCA Agent present in central park monitoring the Carriage Horse operations in Central park suspended carriage horse operations two times that day. Operations were suspended at or about noon, when the temperature reached 90. After 3 PM the temperature dropped below 90. The ASPCA re-suspended carriage Horse operations (a second suspension that day by the ASPCA) at or about 6:16 PM.

In addition, Horse Talk from New Zealand reported on the issue. This is good because more tourists will see it. Carriage horses suffering in heat wave

See the video on you tube Carriage horses burning in the sun.

See Another Horse Down in Victoria on Youtube about Friends of Animals campaign in that city.

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